Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves and Te Puia Small Group Tour
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
See the magical glowworms and world-famous limestone formations of Waitomo Caves.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Puia Springs, Te Puia Springs, Gisborne Region, North Island
One of New Zealand's foremost cultural venues. At Te Puia's marae, you will receive a traditional welcome and be invited to experience a Maori cultural performance, in which ancient and modern stories are told through song, dance, poi and stick games. You'll gain an understanding of this unique culture and its history and be thoroughly entertained by the talented and charismatic performers.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, Tamaki Māori Village presents TE PĀ TŪ. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: You have the choice of motel or 3-star hotel accommodation in Rotorua
Day 2: Explore Rotorua's Forest Canopy before returning to Auckland
Stop At: Rotorua Canopy Tours, 147 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Embark on an adventure through native New Zealand forest! Journey through the beautiful forest canopy via an incredible network of trails, tree platforms, ziplines, and swing bridges. See breathtaking views of the woodland valleys and hills as you fly through tight openings in the trees. In between the thrill of the ziplines and suspended tree bridges.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Auckland, Auckland, North Island
Rotorua to Auckland by Intercity Coach
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.